God has put William in a unique position to help, but what can he do against a thousand bloodthirsty fighters?
William Hackett, a youth with a troubled past, is in for the adventure of his life. Along with his family, friends, and neighbors, he is a part of a group of pioneers trying to start a new life in the wilderness of Kentucky in the 1770’s. Aside from dealing with his deep emotional wounds, Will and his friends are confronted with a life of constant trial, hardship, and peril as they seek to survive the dangers of the Kentucky wilds, as well as the threat of savage enemy warriors. While the fierce War for Independence is being waged back East, treacherous British agents stir the Indian tribes to rise up and annihilate the small outpost of unsuspecting pioneers.
The Young Frontiersman is the first book in The Flintlock Sagas. The story begins in 1776 as a group of pioneers travel from the Maryland colony to the territory of Kentucky. They have committed themselves to carving a new life out of the wilderness. Surviving such a hazardous ordeal would be difficult in itself, but when they are called to also face the savage inhabitants of the land, who have been stirred into a frenzy by British agents as the Revolutionary War begins, the task becomes terrifying. The story follows William Hackett, a youth swept into the middle of this uncertain and foreboding way of life, who must struggle fiercely with his own demons in his perilous journey to manhood.
In this sweeping tale about the conquest of the American wilderness, you will discover the joys and hardships of pioneer life. You will be intrigued by the resourcefulness and creativity of your forefathers, as well as their resilience and courage. Along the way you will meet some wonderfully fun characters and even learn a little history. As in all of Alan Harris’s stories, there will be opportunities to learn important character lessons as well as life-changing spiritual truths.
